GROUP HOME & SHARED HOUSING BLOG

Thinking about opening a group home? It can be one of the most rewarding businesses you will ever run. You provide safe, affordable housing for people who need it, and you build steady monthly income at the same time. I'm Felicia Edelman. I have been a California real estate attorney for 25 years, and I spent 15 years running group homes. With my husband, Uncle Dave, I built a shared housing business with 17+ homes and 200+ beds. This guide walks you through the same steps we

Do the Numbers Before You Enter Into a Contract This is a question every group home or coliving operator should answer before signing a lease or buying a property. How much you can make depends on your city's rental market, the property itself, and what it really costs to run a house with several residents. Cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Raleigh have a high cost of living, which drives up both what residents pay and what you pay. Here is how to figure out whether a pr

I Teach Your Clients If you coach group home and shared-housing operators, you already know the problem: every client needs more of you than you have to give. Your calendar is full, and the hardest questions (the legal ones, the operational ones, the ones about filling beds) take the most time. That's why I now offer coaching for coaches. You book 1 or 2 hours of coaching for your client, and I work with them directly on the issue they're stuck on. You stay their coach. I tak

Starting a shared housing business is an exciting journey. It offers a chance to create affordable living spaces while building a profitable venture. If you want to make a real impact in your community and achieve financial freedom, this guide is for you. I’ll walk you through the essential steps, share practical tips, and keep things simple and clear. Let’s dive in! Why Start a Shared Housing Business? - Online Shared Housing Startup Guide Shared housing is more than just a

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safety. If you're interested in buildinga shared housing business, understanding these solutions is key. You're not just creating housing; you're creating hope.

Shared housing is more than just a trend - it’s a smart, innovative way to create affordable living spaces while building a profitable business. If you’re ready to dive into this exciting market, you’re in the right place. I’m here to guide you through some of the most innovative shared housing business models that can help you succeed. Together, we’ll explore practical ideas, real examples, and actionable tips to get your shared housing venture off the ground and thriving. S

Starting a shared housing business is an exciting journey. It offers a unique opportunity to create affordable living spaces while building a profitable venture. If you want to make a real impact in your community and achieve financial freedom, this guide is for you. I’ll walk you through everything you need to know, step by step, with practical tips and encouragement. Let’s dive in! Why Start a Shared Housing Business? Shared housing is more than just a trend. It’s a solutio

While everyone is talking about the housing crisis, states and cities across America are quietly changing the rules about who is allowed to live together. Something important is happening in American housing, and most people are missing it. America is quietly legalizing coliving. Not everywhere. Not all at once. And definitely not under one neat national policy. But state by state and city by city, some of the laws that have historically made shared housing difficult are begi

Think you have to own a house before you can start a group home or shared housing business? Think again. One of the biggest misconceptions for aspiring group home and shared housing operators is that purchasing a property must be the first step. While owning real estate can be a powerful long-term strategy, it is not the only way to enter the industry. On The Co-Living Code Podcast, Katrina and Felicia break down three practical ways entrepreneurs can secure a property and be

Are you in fear of starting your own business? I definitely had my share of thoughts as to all the possible consequences. What did I do to go from this fear into making over a million dollar shared housing business? First I stayed out of the results Second, I realized to make money you must be willing to take risks Third, I worked hard in the beginning. I researched everything from procedures to marketing to who else was doing housing in the community. I found it essential

HOW WE FOUND OUR FIRST GROUP HOME PROPERTY AND TURNED IT INTO A MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS! Operating a group home can be a rewarding endeavor, but finding the right property to start one can be pretty challenging. Location is a critical factor, and in some states like California, the high cost of real estate can make it even more difficult. In my experience, it can be tough to purchase or even rent a property in today’s real estate market. THE STEPS WE TOOK I remember when Uncl

Watching a client succeed in opening a shared housing business is truly the most rewarding part of coaching. Recently, I had the privilege of witnessing Romeo launch his shared living home, www.truewayhouse.org, and it has been an incredible journey from the very beginning. Romeo signed up with me in October 2025, ready but understandably uncertain about where to start. Like many aspiring operators, he quickly realized that finding the right property would test both his patie

Felicia of SOS Housing, an expert on Shared Housing, was a guest on Tiffany's Boss on a budget YouTube channel.

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Importance of Short term housing in our communities Senior housing to student housing and everything in between

Do We Need Halfway Houses? How successful are they? Halfway houses are an important necessity in our society, although there is a negative connotation with them. Maybe the assumption that they house criminals makes them seem like a bad thing to live next to or have in your community. The truth is just the opposite. Let's look at our criminal justice system, which punishes people rather than allows for rehabilitation and recovery. People deserve second chances and are capable

Learn first hand from Group Home entrepreneurs how to help out your community and make great money while doing something. Felicia and David, husband and wife successfully operate 6 Transitional homes in Los Angeles that provide safe, clean and affordable living for the homeless. They have over 20 years experience in running group/co-living homes for men. They met at a Jewish drug rehabilitation treatment center in 2006. David has just come out of prison for white collar fraud